Idaho-Dual-Credit-Program-Overview

IDAHO DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Created by the Idaho Legislature in 1997 and implemented in 1998, dual credit provides the option for st

IDAHO DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM

COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Created by the Idaho Legislature

in 1997 and implemented in

1998, dual credit provides the option for students to earn college credits at a low cost by enrolling

in college classes offered through

a partnership between the high schools and Idaho’s universities and colleges

PARTICIPATING IDAHO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

• Boise State University • Lewis-Clark State College

• College of Eastern Idaho • North Idaho College

• College of Southern Idaho • Northwest Nazarene University

• College of Western Idaho • University of Idaho

• Idaho State University

Dual/Concurrent Enrollment is

a collaborative partnership between

Idaho’s colleges and universities to

provide college courses for high school

students giving them the option to earn

both high school and college credit

The classes are offered at the partner

high school with approved high school

instructors High school instructors meet

the adjunct teaching requirements set

by the academic department offering

the college credits Students receive a

letter grade based on work completed

and the earned credits are reflected

on both their high school and

college transcript The courses

follow the college/university

grading standards Most colleges/

universities allow the high school

students access to their library

for research, writing center, a

student ID card and access to

events on their campus

DUAL CREDIT

OPPORTUNITIES

DEFINED

Idaho is a national leader in dual credit with a number of institutions that have achieved accreditation standards granted by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (nacep.org) Their mission is to advance quality college classes for high school students This award ensures that the instructors, curriculum, and student assessments meet college standards

Institutions with

Boise State University

Phone: (208) 426-3750 boisestate.edu/concurrentenrollment

College of Eastern Idaho

Phone: (208) 535-5309 https://www.cei.edu/early-college/

College of Southern Idaho

Phone: (208) 732-6276 csi.edu/dualcredit

College of Western Idaho

Phone: (208) 562-3371 cwi.edu/dc

Idaho State University

Phone: (208) 282-6067 isu.edu/ecp

Lewis-Clark State College

Phone: (208) 792-2280 lcsc.edu/early-college-programs

North Idaho College

Phone: (208) 625-2329 nic.edu/dualcredit

Northwest Nazarene University

Phone: (208) 467-8545 nnu.edu/concurrentcredit

University of Idaho

Phone: (208) 885-4074 uidaho.edu/dual-credit

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IMPORTANT FACTS

DUAL/CONCURRENT CREDIT COST

AND PROGRAM BENEFITS

The cost for dual credit is set at $75 per credit statewide In

addition to gaining quality low-cost credits, students also have

access to academic resources available in person or online

Dual/concurrent credit courses are taught by high school

teachers who have been pre-qualified by the college/

university, academic departments and meet adjunct status

Instructors teach the college curriculum, use approved

textbooks and apply college grading scales Colleges and

universities monitor and support instruction through teacher

training and classroom observation visits Dual credit classes

must be listed in the college/university catalog College/

university classes are typically offered in the high schools

during the regular school day, as well as on the college

campus and through interactive and online

TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS vs

APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS Dual/concurrent credit courses are accepted by all Idaho institutions of higher education and most institutions outside the state The credits may transfer as meeting a major requirement, general education or as an elective credit Students are encouraged to seek out advising information with the institution of their choice to learn about transferability of the credits, exams and how they apply to their chosen major

It’s important for parents and students to seek academic advising to make the best class selection

Students may request official transcript information from the individual institution’s web site

For information about the Fast Forward Scholarship visit the Idaho

Department of Education website at: advancedops.sde.idaho.gov

Fast Forward funds DO NOT cover lab fees, activity fees or textbooks

They also DO NOT pay tuition for any classes that are repeated, failed

or withdrawn from by the student when it s past the drop deadline

set by the credit bearing institution Students will lose access to Fast

Forward funds when they fail a class or withdraw after the deadline

LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR IDAHO’S

DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

Through the Fast Forward Program, students attending public schools

have access to $4,125 to help pay for dual/concurrent enrollment credits,

Advanced Placement College Board and Professional Technical Education

exams and overload course fees The Idaho Department of Education

manages the funds, and students go through a registration process to

apply the funds towards their chosen educational opportunity

USEFUL WEBSITES

Advanced Opportunities:

advancedops.sde.idaho.gov

Idaho State Board of Education:

boardofed.idaho.gov

Idaho State Department of Education:

sde.idaho.gov

Career & Technical Education:

cte.idaho.gov

Next Steps Idaho:

nextsteps.idaho.gov

National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships:

nacep.org

Free online tutoring:

khanacademy.org

How Credits Transfer to Other Institutions:

collegetransfer.net coursetransfer.idaho.org

STUDENTS

SAY

Dual credit classes were very beneficial because

I was able to get ahead in my major by taking other classes It was nice starting college with

three classes already out of the way

Taylor McConnell, Lewiston High School,

Education student

Taking dual credit classes benefits me greatly because it has helped me start my college career early It also gives me a glance at the college

curriculum, so I know what to expect next year

–Caitlyn Robbins, Pocatello High School, English 101 student

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I was able to study abroad for a semester in Spain and graduate from my university on time because I was able

to earn 15 college credits during high school

Jessica Coca, Capital High School, International Business & Finance student

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Please send brochure updates to:

Fabiola Juarez-Coca, Concurrent Enrollment Program Director, Boise State University

Phone: (208) 426-2281

Email: fjuarez@boisestate.edu 1,000 01/2022